Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
El Sobrante
El Sobrante, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,017
Population
13,724
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Delight in natural surroundings just outside a major metropolis
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El Sobrante, which translates to “surplus” in Spanish, is a census designated place in Contra Costa County. Situated about 20 miles northwest of San Francisco, El Sobrante offers residents a quiet place to call home among tree-laden hills as well as convenience to one of the most dynamic cities in the United States.
While El Sobrante is a predominantly residential area, it is accessible to numerous retailers in the Pinole Vista Shopping Center and Hilltop Mall in addition to a variety of thrift stores and restaurants scattered along San Pablo Dam Road. El Sobrante residents enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities in their backyard, with Pinole Valley Park, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, Alvarado Park, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area all nearby. Easy access to the I-80 makes getting around from El Sobrante simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$103,015
Average: $124,477
Education
4,681
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,965
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Sobrante has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in El Sobrante, CA is $1,405 for a studio, $2,017 for one bedroom, $2,577 for two bedrooms, and $2,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Sobrante has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,017/month
625 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
372 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sobrante Ridge Regional Preserve
- Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
- Ohlone Wilderness
- Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
- Blake Garden
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.